Concrete POLY FORMULA – Total slab area + total beam lengths x 3 = total poly square footage. Concrete for 10″ x 24″ beams is calculated to cover 32 sq. ft. of slab area at 4″ deep. Flatwork, driveways, and sidewalks are estimated to cover 75 sq. ft. per cubic yard. One roll of wire [...]
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Converting Inches to Decimals (Field Engineering Calcs) 1″ = 0.08 2″ = 0.17 3″ = 0.25 4″ = 0.33 5″ = 0.42 6″ = 0.5 7″ = 0.58 8″ = 0.67 9″ = 0.75 10″ = 0.83 11″ = 0.92 12″ = 1.0
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Area Measurements Area of Floor or Ceiling = Length x Width Area of Walls = (Length x Height) of each wall added together Area in Square Yards = Area in SF divided by 9
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You are ready for the foundation make-up at the completion of the foundation plumbing and once you have verified all of the plumbing locations. Often times, depending on the city requirements, you will also need the foundation rough inspection completed prior to moving forward with the foundation make-up. This phase of construction consist of the [...]
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CHECKLIST FOR FOUNDATION FORM FLOAT 1. Compare the foundation plans to the floor plans issued for construction. Confirm that all plans, elevations, and dimensions match. 2. Confirm that a form survey has been scheduled 3. Confirm that brick ledge locations are the proper length and in the proper locations Brick ledge where required. Carefully confirm [...]
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Foundation Brickledge. Floating the forms is part of getting the foundation ready for proper framing, exterior stone and masonry work, ensuring protection against water penetration and termites, and a quality built home. During the process of building your own home, the time will come for the forms to be “floated” after the post tension cable [...]
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Checklist for Post Tension Cable Installation 1. Check the number and position of post tension cables to ensure the installation is per the foundation plan. 2. Check for plastic chairs at each pt cable intersection, and where the pt cable would touch the poly or form boards. (Chairs are to be installed approximately 24″ on [...]
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The decision as to if a post tension (later refered to as “pt”) foundation is required for your particular construction project is a decision that should be made by the engineer responsible for the foundation plans. At no point should you decide against post tension cables as a cost saving mechanism. You need to move [...]
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As I have mentioned in numerous other posts, the foundation is one of the most important aspects of building your own home. Not only is the foundation expensive, it is also the backbone of your house. A poor foundation can result in a poor quality life for your home. The foundation is going to be [...]
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FOUNDATION GRADE When you are building a house, the foundation grade is going to be a very important aspect of your construction process. After completion of the slab, it is a best practice to perform the first of two grades on the property. The purpose of this grade is to establish drainage and prevent water [...]
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